“What is this?” I whispered, looking at the pristine room around me decorated in creme and gold. Something heavy moved on my head as I spun around, and I released my dress, grabbing the object before it could hit the floor. My back stiffened when my fingers connected with metal and gems. A crown.
“They aren’t my kids,” I whispered as if scared the two girls down the hall would hear me. “They aren’t mine. This isn't my home." My head shook back and forth, and I stepped back to pull away from Kade, but he followed me. “Ember,” He started, but the feeling in my gut grew stronger. I knew it wa
DEXMy breathing caught as I watched her body lift out of the water, floating above it as if the Goddess herself were calling Ember back to the veil. Whatever the judgment was, I didn’t like it. “Is this normal?” I wasn’t asking anyone in particular but when there was no response, I glanced at the
“Don’t bother. She’s going home with me.” I announced, holding my arms out to catch Ember as she tried to stand. Her wolf has been dormant for so long that it would take some time for her to build back up her strength, and I would be there to support her every step of the way. “She needs to be seen
EMBERDex didn’t let me go as we walked through the dense forest until we reached an idling truck. The passenger door was open, the cab lights were on, and there was a persistent beeping filling the silence of the night that didn’t stop until Dex and I were in the truck with the door closed. Spark
It wasn’t unusual for him to do so, but the way it crossed his lips made me feel like he thought my opinion on the matter was a joke. “Why? Are you actually happy about it?” I asked, playing along with his game. My eyes glanced from him to the Fae, who were still huddled together, talking amongst t
EMBERHaving my vision stripped away while Nolan drove us back to the pack land was infuriating. Yet, I kept the knowledge that I could walk back to The Source if I wanted. He didn’t need to know that I could still feel the pull of it, nor did he need more reasons to turn the car around and drag me
“Fuck,” Dex groaned, dropping his forehead onto my shoulder. “We can’t do that right now. Keep driving.”I turned to face Dex quickly as Nolan sped the truck up again to get home faster. “Why the hell not?! After everything that happened tonight, are you not as worked up as I am?” “Trust me,” Dex s
EPILOGUE “You’re late,” Cole grumbled as I raced through the trees, unable to wipe the smile from my face. I had anticipated the worst when I first turned to the Fae to train me on my magic, but the tension melted away after a couple of sessions. The more I got to know my great aunt… well, the
His heart was too fast for my liking, and I knew this upset him more than he would admit. “I’ll come home to you. I promise. It’s only for a few days to start my training.” I pressed a long kiss to his chest before wrapping my arms around his waist. “When have I ever not chosen you?” From the be
“Today, one of our pack members, the ringleader of this group, was killed during an attempt at taking my life. Before she died, I was able to extract a list of names from her. I have the names of everyone she has been working with, and I want to assure all of you now that I will do everything necess
EMBER I was in shock, stunned by what I had done and how easily the darkness had taken over. Once the guards had rushed in and moved between me and Jensen, I fell to my knees. Dex had run for me, not caring about anything else in his hurry to ensure my safety. His touch brought me back, his arms
EMBER I gasped as Dex crashed into me, the impact sending me to the floor. His warm body was on top of mine, shielding me from her attack, and I cried out as the heavy metal of a chain hit the top of my head before Dex was pulled away. My hand instinctively flew to my hairline, covering the stin
“And you thought the best solution would be to make everyone think Dex had done it?” Ember asked, disbelief thick in her tone. “He was starting to wake up, and it was my only choice. I grabbed a handful of the dirt beneath him that he had been bleeding on and sprinkled it around her.” Jensen’s voi
“Dex! You have to believe me! Jensen is lying! He is behind all of this!” Caroline walked forward until the chain stopped her, rubbing her throat as she flashed her wide, puppy-dog eyes. “She’s been blackmailing me,” Jensen explained. Caroline pulled her leg back before kicking forward again. Wh
DEX “Clear the room.” I snapped, and the guards made their way to the door. I knew they would find themselves on the other side of the double-sided glass wall where Nolan, Alec, and Thea were sure to be watching. It wouldn’t surprise me if other pack members heard about their Beta being interroga
“How could you do this to Paige?” Caroline screamed, “She is rolling in her grave knowing that you betrayed her with a Fae!” “That is enough, Caroline.” Dex snapped, but the woman didn’t hear him. She knew she was getting to him, and I didn’t know how to calm him without stepping out of line. He di